An interview with Kenny and Joyce Torpen, and Jerry Aase for the KPOK Bowman Radio-Thon for the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. Kenny and Joyce and Jerry talk about the history of the Union Prairie Church; how it started, the building of the...

This envelope has a picture of the western part of the United States on it. North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington are outlined to show their recent admittance into the Union. A stamp in the upper right-hand corner displays the map...

An interview with Esther Hoth for the KPOK Bowman Radio-Thon for the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. Esther talks about her experiences at Union Prairie Church; singing in the choir, stories about the congregation, and other memories.

An interview with Kenneth Torpen for the KPOK Bowman RadioThon for the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. Kenneth talks about the history of the Union Prairie Lutheran Church which was organized in 1908. Kenneth talks about when they built the...

A group of men stand in front of the Valley City train depot after a blizzard. The men are wearing heavy winter clothing and some are holding shovels. Large snow drifts are visible in front of the group of men. Signs that read "Western Union...

This photograph shows the Hensel Elevator being torn down. Part of the structure is missing and much rubble covers the area below. The railway is visible. Notice the snow and the automobile in the background.

Members of the Chamber Chorale and String Ensemble at Bismarck Junior College perform the Italian Madrigal comedy entitled "Festino" in the Student Union at Bismarck Junior College. Members are dressed in renaissance costumes.

View of the new Farmers Union grain elevator as it is being built and under construction in Harvey, N.D. In the background is another grain elevator. On the right are two Canadian Pacific Railway cars.

An interview with Twilma Meyer for the KPOK Bowman Radio-Thon for the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. Twilma, the wife of the Lutheran Pastor, Frederick Meyer, who was pastor for 46 years and served 5 churches. Twilma recalls traveling with her...

This document declares that Joseph Blanding is now the Notary Public in Richland County, Dakota Territory. It includes the dates of Blanding’s term as Notary Public, and has a large green seal in the lower left-hand corner.

This ledger includes obituaries of the old settlers of Mercer County as well as minutes of meetings. Information about homesteaders of Mercer County and details of the first old settlers picnic can be found in the ledger. Some Historical data, a...

A handwritten poem with artwork by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fisher for Dickinson State Teachers College in Dickinson, North Dakota. The poem is written in the style of the winter count that was an important part of the homecoming ceremonies for many...